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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.22, 1,264.26 and 523.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.22, 1,264.26 and 523.18 is: 721.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.22 : 1,264.26 = 523.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.22/1,264.26 = 523.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.22x = 1,264.26 × 523.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.22x = 661,435.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,435.55/916.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.92

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